Biosynthesis of kratom opioids - Kim K, Shahsavarani M, Garza-Garc ía JJO, Carlisle JE, Guo J, De Luca V, Qu Y.

Mitragynine, an analgesic alkaloid from the plant Mitragyna speciosa (kratom), offers a safer alternative to clinical opioids such as morphine, owing to its more favorable side effect profile. Although kratom has been traditionally used for stimulation and...
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